Lead Inspector to Project Manager — Field Inspections

SIS Group; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent career development opportuni

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Discretionary Overtime

Annual leave 25 days increasing to 30

Group Personal Accident Cover

Health Private Medical Insurance

Critical Illness and Death Cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discount Scheme

Job summary

Structural Investigation Services is seeking a Lead Inspector / Trainee Project Manager for the UK. The role involves progressive responsibility in structural inspections, testing and reporting, with site work including at height and in varied environments.

You will mentor junior staff while growing into project management duties, reporting to a line manager from Ilkeston. Excellent communication, strong inspection knowledge, and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong technical inspection knowledge.
• Leadership ability.
• Good organisational skills.
• Self-motivation.
• Commercial awareness.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage competing priorities.
• Flexibility to travel and work nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural inspections, investigations and testing works.
• Carry out inspections in accordance with CS450/CD450 and other standards.
• Produce accurate inspection reports and review peers' reports.
• Maintain high technical standards across all inspection activities.
• Lead small to medium inspection projects from planning through completion.
• Prepare RAMS, permits and Health & Safety documentation.
• Programme inspections and allocate resources.
• Promote company services and identify opportunities for additional works.
• Act as day-to-day contact for allocated clients.
• Mentor Inspectors and Assistant Inspectors.
• Promote company values and high standards of workmanship.

Skills

Inspection leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Health & safety

Mentoring

Time management

Travel readiness

Job description

Structural Investigation Services is seeking a Lead Inspector / Trainee Project Manager for the UK. The role involves progressive responsibility in structural inspections, testing and reporting, with site work including at height and in varied environments.

You will mentor junior staff while growing into project management duties, reporting to a line manager from Ilkeston. Excellent communication, strong inspection knowledge, and leadership are essential.